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4.8 out of 10

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

 

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Great Deal: $129.99

  • User Score (571)
    7.5 7.5 from 571 reviewers
  • Expert Score (44)
    7.6 7.6 from 44 reviewers
  • Design (145)
    5.5 5.5 from 145 reviewers
  • Value for money (67)
    3.9 3.9 from 67 reviewers
  • Features (207)
    5.0 5.0 from 207 reviewers
  • Ease of use (156)
    4.7 4.7 from 156 reviewers
  • Performance (5)
    4.7 4.7 from 5 reviewers
  • Sound quality (28)
    5.1 5.1 from 28 reviewers
  • Picture quality (6)
    4.5 4.5 from 6 reviewers
  • Sound (10)
    4.6 4.6 from 10 reviewers
  • Durability (15)
    4.3 4.3 from 15 reviewers
  • Reliability (30)
    4.5 4.5 from 30 reviewers
  • Overall quality (54)
    4.7 4.7 from 54 reviewers
  • Looks (16)
    4.5 4.5 from 16 reviewers
  • Battery performance (58)
    4.9 4.9 from 58 reviewers
  • Display (34)
    5.1 5.1 from 34 reviewers
  • Weight (11)
    4.1 4.1 from 11 reviewers
  • Reception (9)
    5.7 5.7 from 9 reviewers
  • Functionality (2)
    4.6 4.6 from 2 reviewers
  • Ergonomics (11)
    4.8 4.8 from 11 reviewers
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Users:
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  • Expert Reviews

  1. Testfreaks blog

    Testfreaks blog
    9.0/10
    6 February 2009

    The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is one of the best phones on the market today in terms of both build quality and usfulness, it works and works well. The Xperia X1 can easily be your mobile office and portable entertainemt center, with Windows Mobile at the heart of the Xperia, most people should be very familiar with it and how it works. Read more

    • Very well made, Easy to use, Excellent call quality, Great battery life
    • Slow to respond at times, Opera browser wouldn’t work for me, Expensive, Pictures could be better

  2. PhoneArena.com

    PhoneArena.com
    12 November 2011

    Windows Mobile has always been a powerful but clunky OS, but recently we’ve seen manufacturer efforts to clean it up and make it more user-friendly. Sony Ericsson has thus far stayed out of the WinMo realm, but with the Xperia X1 they are making a splash on both fronts. They have developed a new panel interface to match the X1’s svelte design. Read more

  3. PC World

    PC World
    7.0/10
    13 February 2009

    Though the stylish Read more

    • Slick Windows Mobile overlay, Eye-catching ergonomic design
    • Expensive, even for an unlocked phone, Windows Mobile is sluggish

  4. Wired

    Wired
    28 November 2008

    We’ve been waiting since CTIA to get our mitts on a fully baked X1. As the full-featured flagship of Sony Ericsson’s multimedia phones we had high hopes for the device. The spec sheet reads like a recipe for excellence: multiple high speed data options, customizable menus, YouTube support, with music and video apps bursting out the no-no place. But seven months later? Read more

    • Full featured yet surprisingly sturdy. 800 x 480 touchscreen is both highly responsive and razor sharp. Rockstar battery life for calls, standby and even web use. Dece...
    • Essentially a lazy, fragmented and expensive implementation of legitimately good ideas. QWERTY pad feels unnecessarily flat and lacks arrow keys. Optical joypad is waa...

  5. GSM Arena

    GSM Arena
    23 December 2008

    Looking back at Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 we think there's one major question to answer. Now, no need to get defensive - the X1 sure is impressive. It goes even further to outperform its main rival - the HTC Touch Pro - in a number of areas and even offers slightly larger display and higher resolution. However since the QWERTY keyboard is one of the key selling point and the Touch Pro has such great advantage there the choice between the two is really hard. Read more

  • User Reviews

  1. Great phone but I have no 3G or 4G access using it.

    Amazon
    8.0/10
    Reviewer: F. Roller, Amazon
    13 October 2011 See Product at Amazon ($282.77)

    I got T-mobile and maybe this is why it only works at 2G. There are 3G and 4G antennas all around me. I found out that since it is a Sony phone that it's speed is being limited by the service provider. I didn't check to see if AT&T will allow 3G or 4G using it (instead of their standard phones). It's a nice phone though. I like that it's android and can run the latest version. Good purchase. Not great purchase. Read more or see product

  2. beautiful phone but too expensive

    J&R
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: yaw, J&R
    9 October 2009

    This is a beautiful phone, but it is very over priced. you can find phones with similar feature and far more durable for a cheaper price. some keys on my keyboard does not work no more. my old sony ericsson p1i is even easier to use and have features that you'll need daily than this xperia. Read more

    • Lightweight, Neat Features, Strong Signal
    • Difficult To Use, Freezes Up, Poor Battery Life

  3. "No Good to many issues"

    CNET
    1.0/10
    Reviewer: plafonta, CNET
    10 March 2010

    Not a good phone, really very week on the technical side, other than running windows i wouldn't get one and i'll want to test all Sony Ericsons in the future before i buy. Read more

    • Good looking phone and has Windows Mobile 6 installed
    • 1. Batter life is really bad. i charge my phone all night and with normal use it's dead by 2pm 2. Reception for data connection via 3g is terriable compared to other p...

  4. Xperia X1

    Newegg
    4.0/10
    Reviewer: ichokedhands, Newegg
    24 December 2009

    Get a Nokia!! I've been a loyal Sony Ericsson consumer for about 8 years, but with each of the last few phones I've had (p990, p1 and now this) I've lost interest in their interface and their desire to please their customers. With each of the phones mentioned above I became more and more disillusioned as useful apps (calendar, music player, sync) were changed/modified until now I find them almost useless (especially with Windows mobile - garbage!!). Read more

    • Looks nice.
    • Slow response time, not many useful apps for my taste, windows mobile stinks! Syncing to anything non-microsoft can be a pain. Very pricey for what you get (or don't g...

  5. all ok

    Ebay
    10/10
    Reviewer: jrceu2009, Ebay
    11 August 2010

    oi amigo . produto de boa qualidade . gostava. vendedor de boa qualidade e responsivo. Aguardo transação tão bom e entrega no prazo. Obrigado pela sua atenção e do produto. Read more

  • WikiFreak Description

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes featured with A-GPS, XPERIA panel interface, Navigation in multiple ways, 3G and also allows push email. Some of its additional features include wireless connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, video call with its integrated camera, RSS feeds , Web browsing and Wi-fi functionality.

Features

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a mobile phone that incorporates Windows Mobile that enables users to experience entertainment as well as work. The design of t…

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 comes featured with A-GPS, XPERIA panel interface, Navigation in multiple ways, 3G and also allows push email. Some of its additional features include wireless connectivity, QWERTY keyboard, video call with its integrated camera, RSS feeds , Web browsing and Wi-fi functionality.

Features

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is a mobile phone that incorporates Windows Mobile that enables users to experience entertainment as well as work. The design of the Xperia X1 is an arc slider design with 3" wide VGA display and a metal body. The navigation is done with its optical joystick, and XPERIA panels as well as its navigation key. It features an integrated 3.2 megapixel camera that has 3x digital zoom and supports photo light as well as video recording. Its music playing features include Bluetooth stereo A2DP, Media Player and Windows Media Player Mobile, and supports music tones. Also featuring a web browser, Internet Explorer mobile, Opera Web browser and RSS feeds. In addition to that, it has 3D games, supports Java games, and has an in-built FM radio with RDS. It also supports video streaming and video viewing. The connectivity methods include Bluetooth, Microsoft Office Mobile, Modem, PC Synchronization, USB mass storage, USB support and WiFi. Besides this, it has Assisted GPS and Wayfinder Navigation. Its messaging features include Email, Exchange ActiveSync, Instant messaging, Picture Messaging and Text Messaging. Additional communication features include Outlook Mobile, Speakerphone, vibrating alert, Windows Mobile and Video Call. It also has Organizer features such as alarm clock, calculator, calendar, document editors, document readers, flight mode, notes, phonebook and tasks.

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  • Manufacturer's Description

XPERIA X1 lets you enjoy the convergence of communication and entertainment. Choose an experience by simply touching the XPERIA panel interface. The QWERTY keyboard makes writing fast and easy.

  • Network Type: GSM 850 GSM 900 GSM 1800 GSM 1900 GPRS GSM EDGE HSDPA UMTS 2100
  • Style: Slide, Touch Screen
  • Design: Mobile
  • Screen Size (Diagonal): 3 inch
  • Installed Memory: 64 MB

Specifications

  • Alternative names
    Sony-Ericsson Xperia X1

Release Date

  • First seen
    14 February 2008

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Previous questions about this product

  • Solution to X1 video call prob

    I had Video calling problem in my Xperia phone. But i Upgrade windows from Sony ericsson site (down loaded the file and did it as per instruction)and now it works vedio New video calling option came to menu after upgrade.. Follow following steps. 1.Down load upgrade file 2.Run the programme if phone didnt connect, try other USB port ( I had that prob) 3. follow instructions. Simple task.. It will work. 100% sure.

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-08-07

  • Solution to Video call prob - X1

    I had Video calling problem in my Xperia phone. But i Upgrade windows from Sony ericsson site (down loaded the file and did it as per instruction)and now it works vedio New video calling option came to menu after upgrade.. Follow following steps. 1.Down load upgrade file 2.Run the programme if phone didnt connect, try other USB port ( I had that prob) 3. follow instructions. Simple task.. It will work. 100% sure.

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-08-07

  • Making free calls over WifI, VoIP, Fring, Google Voice

    Hi I want to know if you can use this to make VoIP calls or SIP? Does Fring support work, Google Voice? Anyone know anywhere to check this out and a forum with detailed instructions on setting it up?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-02-25

  • Keyboard Problem

    I'm planning on getting this phone within the next two weeks (I want to get as much information about it before I commit to it for the next three years!). Anyway, I've read on a couple of websites that people have been having trouble with the keyboard a few months after buying the phone...Something about how they have to press the keys harder for it to register and just how generally the keys aren't functioning too well. If anyone has any comments on this problem I'd love to hear it. If it's just a normal "too much use - wear and tear) issue to be expected with any other phone, I'd still buy it, but if it's a problem with just how the phone works in general then maybe not. Any advice...?

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-01-29

  • battery getting heat after contineous use of 45 minutes

    (No answers yet. Write an answer!) 2010-01-12

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